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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Bandits attacked Lambo community in Kurfi Local Government Area of Katsina State on Monday night, injuring two people and abducting several others, including men, women, and children.<\/p>\n

Eyewitnesses said the attackers arrived in large numbers at night, shooting sporadically and forcing residents to flee into nearby bushes for safety.<\/p>\n

The assailants reportedly moved from house to house, abducting residents and spreading panic across the community.<\/p>\n

According to a post on Tuesday by a security analyst Bakatsine via X:<\/p>\n

\u201cYesterday night, bandits attacked Lambo community in Kurfi LGA, Katsina State. They injured two people and abducted several people including men, women and children during the attack,\u201d the post read.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Bandits attacked Lambo community in Kurfi Local Government Area of Katsina State on Monday night, injuring two people and abducting several others, including men, women, and children. Eyewitnesses said the attackers arrived in large numbers at night, shooting sporadically and forcing residents to flee into nearby bushes for safety. 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